TVF's Gullak Season 3 Review: A Relatable Small Town Family Tale

Gullak is very different from most of today's shows. It portrays a disarming and relatable story of the Mishra family.

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The show gives a 90s nostalgia vibe and takes us to the life of middle-class goodness.

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Gullak is successful in showing the story of the Mishra family, a middle-class household in a nondescript small North Indian town.

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Now premiering on Sony LIV, Gullak's cast includes Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, and Harsh Mayar.

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The ordinary life of a middle-class family in a small town, filled with glimpses of relatable family issues, Gullak is a must-watch show.

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Unexpected guests to nosy neighbours - these are the things that make the show lovable among Indians.

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